How to enable and configure Office 365 logging and auditing

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of enabling Office 365 auditing and logging, which should be a default setting in all deployments. It highlights upcoming changes in mailbox auditing, particularly the addition of mail reads by default, which aids forensic investigations. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on enabling auditing through the Office 365 console and PowerShell, stressing the need to set it up proactively. Additional resources are provided for further learning.

Why is it important to enable Office 365 auditing and logging?

• It helps in tracking user activities for security purposes.

• It reduces the cost of Office 365 subscriptions.

• It improves the speed of email delivery.

• It automatically backs up all emails.

What new feature is being added to mailbox audits in Office 365?

• Mail reads by default

• Increased storage capacity

• Enhanced spam filtering

• Automatic email deletion

What should you do if you find that auditing is not enabled in your Office 365 console?

• Ignore it, as it is not important.

• Uninstall and reinstall Office 365.

• Enable auditing in the audit log search section.

• Contact Microsoft support immediately.

Which tool is necessary to enable mailbox auditing in Office 365?

• Microsoft Word

• PowerShell

• Excel

• Outlook

Why is it recommended to set up mailbox auditing ahead of time?

• To save on subscription costs

• To automatically delete old emails

• To ensure data is available for future investigations

• To improve email sending speed